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The Trinity by Andrei Rublev |
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Dear friend, "Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28: 18–20 - |
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This week’s newsletter is a special feature from my friend Amy Gannett, founder of Tiny Theologians and Bible Study Schoolhouse. She is also the author of the book Fix Your Eyes , in which she teaches how theology leads us to worship! She will be speaking on the Trinity in this year’s online simulcast of Verity Conference. The following newsletter is a short glimpse of what she’ll be teaching October 3–4. The doctrine of the Trinity isn’t just an abstract theological puzzle, but is instead foundational to all that God does, including creation, love, community, and our very salvation. Without a triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—there would be no eternal relational love, no divine communication, and ultimately no worship. There is only one God, eternally existing in three equally divine Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is not three gods nor three modes, but unity in diversity—a mystery we accept by faith, rooted in Scripture. The Trinity is essential for: - Creation: The triune God initiates and sustains the universe through a loving relationship among the three Persons.
- Love: A solitary, impersonal unity could never love eternally; only relational persons can love—thus God is love by nature.
- Community: The Trinity reflects eternal fellowship, modeling perfect communion.
- Redemption: Salvation is a Trinitarian work—Father designs it, Son accomplishes it, Spirit applies it. Without Trinity, none of it makes sense
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Theology should lead us into worship. This includes our response to the Triune God. Knowing our God should lead to: - Affectionate worship: Knowing the relational God—loving Father, faithful Son, empowering Spirit—deepens our affection rather than leaving us detached.
- Community reflection: Christians modeled after the Trinity ought to live in love, unity, and mutual submission just as the three Persons dwell in perfect fellowship.
- Grateful living: Recognizing the relational work of Father, Son, and Spirit should fuel gratitude in our daily walk—especially in prayer, fellowship, and mission.
The Trinity is essential to theology: only a triune God can genuinely love, create, redeem, and commune. Even though we can’t fully comprehend the mystery, Scripture teaches it, and theology points us beyond head‑knowledge to heartfelt worship. This theology is invitational—we are invited to a richer worship life shaped by understanding and communion with the Trinity. |
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Want to learn more? Catch Amy’s session of Verity Conference! You can: - Join solo—Set aside the weekend, grab your journal, and stream the conference in the comfort of your own home.
- Join a Verity Local—Find hosts near you who have opened her hearts and doors and experience Verity Conference in community.
I’ve seen firsthand how these gatherings spark conversations that go way beyond the weekend. I’ve watched women who felt unsure about their faith start sharing the gospel with confidence because they finally understood what they believed and why it mattered. If your heart is longing for deeper connection with God and with others, I can’t think of a better way to spend a weekend this fall. I truly hope you’ll be part of Verity this year. It’s not just another online event—it’s a chance to step into a community of women who are serious about knowing God and making Him known. |
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for the awakening, Phylicia |
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